Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader

Middle East World Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:15:13 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.

Unverified

Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.

Sources: NYT World